general helps

Volunteers

Please call 724-258-7277 or email us at
pregnancyeducation@verizon.net

General Helps
Each person who wishes to volunteer at the Center will begin their training in the position of General Helper. General Helpers will be trained to work with a Team Leader and NOT work directly with clients. Advancement is based on commitment level, progress of training, time committment, interest and qualifications. Each volunteer is required to complete 20 hours of training for the position of General Helper.

The responsibilities of a general helper are:

Assist with projects as assigned by Team Leader.
Learn to receive donations and fill out donation logs & receipts.
Learn to sort and process donations according to established procedure.
Check expiration dates on all formula, baby food and cereal as it comes in,
then place it on the shelf.
Assist with stocking boutique items and fill clothing racks as needed according to procedures.
Take items home to be laundered to help assist with client needs.
Make copies of forms for staff as needed.
Help with 'special projects' as assigned by Team Leader.
(Copying and folding newsletters, special mailings, etc.)
Help with 'house cleaning'. (Vacuum, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, etc.)
Answer telephone and learn how to route calls.

*General Helps persons who have successfully trained and served under a Team Leader, if interested and qualified, may train in the Earn While You Learn Program and work.